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WG55 BZR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,257 mi
Last recorded132,257 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 BZR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,257 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipes lightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 130,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal anti slip deteriorated

front exhaust rubber deteriorated central rubber broken

Pass 28 Sep 2017 128,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,233 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 115,228 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn noisy (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Upper light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,259 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,905 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread started to seperate

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,876 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 54,898 miles

front no.plate deteriorating

Fail 19 May 2011 54,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front no.plate deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2010 47,765 miles

front brake pads on limit

Fail 28 May 2010 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads on limit

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,728 miles

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Front tyres are worn close to legal limit and nearside is very low on inflation pressure.

This test is too soon to receive credit on expiry date.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,542 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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WG55 BZR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG55 BZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG55 BZR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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